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Hurricane Recovery in South Carolina far surpasses that in North Carolina.
Hurricane Recovery in South Carolina far surpasses that in North Carolina.
 
As the North Carolina General Assembly plans to return to Raleigh Tuesday, The N.C. Healthcare Association has indicated a potential break in the standoff over certificate-of-need reform. Disagreements involving CON have helped block a deal for Medicaid expansion.
As the North Carolina General Assembly plans to return to Raleigh Tuesday, The N.C. Healthcare Association has indicated a potential break in the standoff over certificate-of-need reform. Disagreements involving CON have helped block a deal for Medicaid expansion.
 
Getting Ted Budd to the U.S. Senate appears to be a top priority for national Republicans. In campaign spending reports out Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Senate Leadership Fund PAC spent more than $3.4 million in ads for the North Carolina congressman this week.
Getting Ted Budd to the U.S. Senate appears to be a top priority for national Republicans. In campaign spending reports out Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Senate Leadership Fund PAC spent more than $3.4 million in ads for the North Carolina congressman this week.
 
On Sept. 9, the UNC Chapel Hill Faculty Council met and approved a resolution entitled “On the Right and Duty of Faculty Members to Speak Freely and the Duty of the University to Protect Faculty Speech.”
On Sept. 9, the UNC Chapel Hill Faculty Council met and approved a resolution entitled “On the Right and Duty of Faculty Members to Speak Freely and the Duty of the University to Protect Faculty Speech.”
 
Beginning with 11 students in 1997, the homeschool curriculum Classical Conversations now has over 140,000 students enrolled across 50 countries.
Beginning with 11 students in 1997, the homeschool curriculum Classical Conversations now has over 140,000 students enrolled across 50 countries.
 
Dr. Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, discusses a new charter school proposed for Garner. The Wake County Public School System opposes the school. Stoops offered these comments during a Sept. 14, 2022, report on WRAL.
Dr. Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, discusses a new charter school proposed for Garner. The Wake County Public School System opposes the school. Stoops offered these comments during a Sept. 14, 2022, report on WRAL.
 
According to the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy’s annual Religious Liberty in the States index, North Carolina is ranked 30th of 50.
According to the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy’s annual Religious Liberty in the States index, North Carolina is ranked 30th of 50.
 
The N.C. attorney general is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case involving disputed premiums for government retirees on the State Health Plan.
The N.C. attorney general is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case involving disputed premiums for government retirees on the State Health Plan.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 3 in a case involving voter ID, followed by an Oct. 4 hearing on disputed statewide election maps.
The N.C. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 3 in a case involving voter ID, followed by an Oct. 4 hearing on disputed statewide election maps.
 
The North Carolina Council of State meets once a month to deliver updates on state agencies. The council is made up of ten elected leaders of departments within the executive branch, plus the Governor, Lt. Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, and the State Auditor.
The North Carolina Council of State meets once a month to deliver updates on state agencies. The council is made up of ten elected leaders of departments within the executive branch, plus the Governor, Lt. Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, and the State Auditor.
 
The N.C. health and human services secretary is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a ruling against him. It involves the 2020 shutdown of Ace Speedway in Alamance County.
The N.C. health and human services secretary is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a ruling against him. It involves the 2020 shutdown of Ace Speedway in Alamance County.
 
A Brunswick County charter school operator is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's decision to strike down the school's student dress code.
A Brunswick County charter school operator is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's decision to strike down the school's student dress code.
 
A lawsuit filed by The Republican National Committee, the N.C. Republican Party, and Clay County GOP Chair Barbara Deas over state election rules comes just as early voting by mail began Thursday, Sept. 8.
A lawsuit filed by The Republican National Committee, the N.C. Republican Party, and Clay County GOP Chair Barbara Deas over state election rules comes just as early voting by mail began Thursday, Sept. 8.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court split along party lines, 4-3, in agreeing to hear a challenge against the state's voter ID law in October.
The N.C. Supreme Court split along party lines, 4-3, in agreeing to hear a challenge against the state's voter ID law in October.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
N.C. legislative leaders argue that felon voting supporters are attacking a provision of the state constitution, not the 1973 law that re-enfranchises felons.
N.C. legislative leaders argue that felon voting supporters are attacking a provision of the state constitution, not the 1973 law that re-enfranchises felons.
 
Twenty-one years ago today, on Sept. 11 , 2001, I dropped my toddler and infant off at day care in a Virginia suburb of our nation’s capital, completely preoccupied with the long commute into downtown.
Twenty-one years ago today, on Sept. 11 , 2001, I dropped my toddler and infant off at day care in a Virginia suburb of our nation’s capital, completely preoccupied with the long commute into downtown.
 
I had just begun my junior year in high school when America’s aura of invincibility ended for my generation on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.
I had just begun my junior year in high school when America’s aura of invincibility ended for my generation on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.
 
The U.S. solicitor general, the federal government's top Supreme Court lawyer, will take part in oral arguments for a case involving race in UNC admissions.
The U.S. solicitor general, the federal government's top Supreme Court lawyer, will take part in oral arguments for a case involving race in UNC admissions.
 
In November’s midterm elections, the stakes are high in the two races for the North Carolina Supreme Court. The high court currently has a 4-3 Democrat majority, so if Republicans flip just one seat, the balance shifts on the court.
In November’s midterm elections, the stakes are high in the two races for the North Carolina Supreme Court. The high court currently has a 4-3 Democrat majority, so if Republicans flip just one seat, the balance shifts on the court.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected Fayetteville's request to block a referendum from the November ballot. The referendum could change the way voters elect the city council.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected Fayetteville's request to block a referendum from the November ballot. The referendum could change the way voters elect the city council.
 
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both unpopular with a majority of North Carolinians, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley seems to have taken notice.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both unpopular with a majority of North Carolinians, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley seems to have taken notice.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has blocked a lower court ruling that would place a referendum on Fayetteville's ballot for changing city council elections.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has blocked a lower court ruling that would place a referendum on Fayetteville's ballot for changing city council elections.
 
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at the age of 96. After 70 years on the throne, she was the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at the age of 96. After 70 years on the throne, she was the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
 
North Carolina’s largest corporation, Bank of America, received pushback after announcing last week they created a home loan program only available in black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
North Carolina’s largest corporation, Bank of America, received pushback after announcing last week they created a home loan program only available in black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
 
Thirteen states have filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting N.C. lawmakers' arguments in a redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Thirteen states have filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting N.C. lawmakers' arguments in a redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
North Carolina is among states that have taken a rightward shift in policy outcomes since 2010.
North Carolina is among states that have taken a rightward shift in policy outcomes since 2010.
 
The N.C. State Board of Elections is asking a federal court to dismiss a Republican attorney's lawsuit challenging Democratic Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman's re-election bid.
The N.C. State Board of Elections is asking a federal court to dismiss a Republican attorney's lawsuit challenging Democratic Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman's re-election bid.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has denied Charlotte's request to give more precedential value to a recent decision in a rezoning dispute.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has denied Charlotte's request to give more precedential value to a recent decision in a rezoning dispute.
 
The 100 Counties Prepared Initiative was created to train elected officials on how to handle natural disasters.
The 100 Counties Prepared Initiative was created to train elected officials on how to handle natural disasters.
 
Oxfam’s annual ranking of states with free-market policies is out, and once again its title is proving to be good clickbait for left-leaning policy groups and news media.
Oxfam’s annual ranking of states with free-market policies is out, and once again its title is proving to be good clickbait for left-leaning policy groups and news media.
 
Fayetteville and its council members have asked the N.C. Court of Appeals to intervene in a dispute about the "Vote Yes Fayetteville" ballot referendum.
Fayetteville and its council members have asked the N.C. Court of Appeals to intervene in a dispute about the "Vote Yes Fayetteville" ballot referendum.
 
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